Illegal transactions in international trade
In: Journal of international economics, Band 5, Heft 3, S. 299-300
ISSN: 0022-1996
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In: Journal of international economics, Band 5, Heft 3, S. 299-300
ISSN: 0022-1996
In: Journal of development economics, Band 2, Heft 2, S. 189-190
ISSN: 0304-3878
In: Studies in international economics, volume 1
Illegal Transactions in International Trade.
In: Studies in international economics volume 1
We report on illegal international trade in Indian Star Tortoises (Geochelone elegans), with a particular focus on India and Thailand.Within India, this species has received protection as a Schedule IV list species of the Wildlife (Protection) Act 1972 for over 40 years. This study documents the illegal trade of 55,000 individuals poached from just one 'trade hub' in India. Although domestic demand persists, these individuals appear to have been primarily sourced to satiate international demand for pets in other Asian countries (e.g. Thailand and China). Since 1975, this species has been included in Appendix II of the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora (CITES) that regulates all commercial trade. However, an analysis of the CITES trade records relating to Thailand imports (between 2004 and 2013) found large discrepancies indicating potential illegal activity which question the legitimacy of its founding captive stock. Given its role as a major hub of illegal trade activity, both as a consumer and a country of transit, we support calls for Thailand to prohibit private ownership by extending its domestic legislation to also cover non-indigenous tortoise species. In consideration of conservation and animal welfare concerns, we also call for more field research to determine the impacts of illegal trade on wild populations, an updated assessment of its conservation status, increased cooperation between national enforcement agencies, and the implementation of targeted human behaviour change initiatives to help reduce consumer demand for this species.
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We report on illegal international trade in Indian Star Tortoises (Geochelone elegans), with a particular focus on India and Thailand.Within India, this species has received protection as a Schedule IV list species of the Wildlife (Protection) Act 1972 for over 40 years. This study documents the illegal trade of 55,000 individuals poached from just one 'trade hub' in India. Although domestic demand persists, these individuals appear to have been primarily sourced to satiate international demand for pets in other Asian countries (e.g. Thailand and China). Since 1975, this species has been included in Appendix II of the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora (CITES) that regulates all commercial trade. However, an analysis of the CITES trade records relating to Thailand imports (between 2004 and 2013) found large discrepancies indicating potential illegal activity which question the legitimacy of its founding captive stock. Given its role as a major hub of illegal trade activity, both as a consumer and a country of transit, we support calls for Thailand to prohibit private ownership by extending its domestic legislation to also cover non-indigenous tortoise species. In consideration of conservation and animal welfare concerns, we also call for more field research to determine the impacts of illegal trade on wild populations, an updated assessment of its conservation status, increased cooperation between national enforcement agencies, and the implementation of targeted human behaviour change initiatives to help reduce consumer demand for this species.
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In: Aus Politik und Zeitgeschichte: APuZ, Band 70, Heft 49-50, S. 37-42
ISSN: 0479-611X
Obwohl Produktion und Handel illegaler Drogen weltweit geächtet sind, werden auf den globalen Drogenmärkten riesige Umsätze erzielt. Wie hängen die Lieferketten zwischen Globalem Süden und Globalem Norden zusammen, und wer profitiert vor allem? (APuZ)
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In: The Economics of International Trade and the Environment, S. 33-50
In: Animal 911: Environmental Threats Ser
Cover -- Title Page -- Copyright -- Contents -- What is Poaching? -- Ways People Poach -- Why People Poach -- Where Does Poaching Take Place? -- Animals Affected by Poaching -- Effects of Poaching -- Preventing Poaching -- Glossary -- For More Information -- Index -- Back Cover
In: Sociological research, Band 39, Heft 5, S. 78-86
ISSN: 2328-5184
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In: African security review: a working paper series, Band 6, Heft 1, S. 28-41
ISSN: 1024-6029
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In: OECD trade policy studies